Joe's mom always says, "smokless tobacco is awful!" What TWO tobacco products is she talking about?
What is Dip & Chew
100
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of liquor?
What is None of these - alcohol is alcohol. 12 oz beer is equal to 5 oz wine and 1.5 oz of liquor.
100
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
What is Tetrahydrocannabinol THC
100
What type of drug is cocaine: a depressant, a stimulant, or a narcotic?
What is Stimulant
100
What do the letters OTC stand for?
What is Over the Counter
200
After watching someone light up a cigarette, Corey asked, "why would anyone want to put something in their body that contains the same stuff they use to kill rats and insects?" What is that poisonous chemical called?
What is Arsenic
200
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teen brain.
What is loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgment, slow reaction time, loss of balance & coordination, poor decision making
200
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana
What is FALSE. 90% of middle school students do not smoke marijuana
200
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
What is a "high" feeling or euphoria, suppression of pain, decreased respiratory rate, clouded mental functioning, nausea, vomiting
200
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
What is the drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by the average individual
300
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that cause cancer. What is this word?
What is Carcinogen
300
Joe's friend, Drew was acting really stupid when he came over. Joe told Drew he had too much to drink and should go home. Just then, Drew passed out in Joe's living room. What side effect of alcohol is Drew experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
What is Alcohol Poisoning - Joe should call 9-1-1
300
Name three effects marijuana has on the teen brain
What is slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance & coordination, short-term memory loss, poor decision making
300
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use
What is anxiety, high energy level, sweating, talkativeness, irritability, loss of appetite, confusion, dry mouth
300
True or False? You can tell just by looking at a pill what it is for and the possible side effects.
What is FALSE. Some medications look just like candy and taking something you aren't prescribed or even not knowing what it is, is very dangerous
400
Ellen asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult and she needed help. Ellen's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
What is nicotine
400
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the hearth rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol - a stimulant or a depressant?
What is Depressant
400
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
What is a friend may not want to be involved with others who use marijuana, the friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friend to be with others who use, both friends may see the friendship differences happening and choose to stay away from each other
400
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs"
What is they are not made in a licensed laboratory and are not prescribed by a doctor. The are made illegally and usually sold on the streets
400
True or False? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same height and weight as you.
What is FALSE it is not only height and weight a doctor focuses on, but also how the medication works with other medications someone is taking, also family history, and other important information that doctors take into consideration
500
Leanne's asthma always got worse when Uncle Mike came to visit. Uncle Mike was the only one in the family that smoked. What was the cause of Leanne's asthma to worsen?
What is Secondhand smoke
500
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough, and what is the legal age to drink alcohol?
BONUS - at what age is a normal brain fully developed?
What is NO, the legal age to drink is 21 and a normal brain is not fully developed until the age of 25
500
Explain how marijuana affects motivation & give an example
What is people who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them not to try, people who use marijuana may drop out of extra curricular activities, people who use marijuana will probably see their grades begin to fall, OTHER ANSWERS MAY VARY
500
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
What is a prescription stimulant, Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine
500
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
What is the doctor factors in health of the patient, any other medications the patient may be taking, the prescribed benefits of the drug weighed against the known side effects of the drug, family/personal history